A Reader's Guide to Writers' Britain

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Summary: Enchanting
Review: I bought Sally Varlow's book in 1997 in a bookshop in Groningen, Holland. It gives me, everytime I read it, very much pleasure. The beautiful pictures and illustrations makes it even nicer to read it. Very recommendable!

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Summary: A beautiful book for literature lovers
Review: I bought the British edition of this book while visiting Jane Austen's house. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color, it's a wonderful book to peruse. Background information is given on houses and places with literary connections throughout England, as well as biographical tidbits on the authors themselves.

It isn't a practical travel guide, being difficult to navigate and lacking reference materials such as maps, addresses and contact information of many of the places. However, it is a good place to get a general idea of places to visit, or just to educate yourself before a trip (or do some armchair travelling). It is also the most comprehensive and only recent book on British literary travel I've been able to locate. The only other title that comes close is ONCE UPON A TIME IN GREAT BRITAIN by Melanie Wentz, which focuses on children's authors.

Despite not being a travel guide, it is still a beautifully presented book packed with information and illustrations.